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Mireu Martial Arts USA
4.6 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Coralville, Iowa
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mireumartialartsusa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (319) 338-2264
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son is special needs and his behavior and skill set has improved astronomically compared to when he started.”
Other martial arts here
“Additional martial arts offered in judo, kumdo, weapons, aikido, and kyudo.”
What students say
“Grand Master Mathews is a great teacher and I know you will be the best there is the best there was and the best there ever will be so come to Mireu Martial arts in Coralville.”
“It is a great place to start taekwondo journey for all ages…My kid is enjoying a lot.”
“GrandMaster Mathew’s is a great instructor and we are blessed to be apart of the Mireu Martial Arts community.”
“Grand Master Mathews is a great teacher and I know you will be the best there is the best there was and the best there ever will be so come to Mireu Martial arts in Coralville.”
“His confidence has increased and he's chosen to participate in competitive Taekwondo and Kumdo events.”
From the reviews
Grandmaster Matthews and all the teachers are wonderful with working with all ages. Great energy and active all the time. The best place to go for Martial Arts. Absolutely wonderful experience. Thank you for working hard on character development, social skills, and physical fitness.
Wonderful martial arts school! Grandmaster Lonnie Matthews is a true gem - great teacher and a wonderful human being. Has taught my kids to be successful at taekwondo and respectful and kind to others. Highly recommend!
Excellent place Grandmaster Lonnie Mathew is so helpful and thoughtful- Great staff very patient with everyone in class always encouraging students to try new skills. Would highly recommend!
The best place for taekwondo is so nice, and it's really fun to just fun to go there
New to taekwondo? Start at Mireu Martial Arts USA
Mireu Martial Arts USA comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Mireu Martial Arts USA
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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